by David Safier The Republic's Dennis Wagner presents a very interesting analysis: Political rhetoric ignores reality at United States border with Mexico. Amid a growing national angst about illegal immigration, Americans keep hearing a chorus: Secure the border first. Then talk about immigration reform. The idea appeals to public sentiment, and it seems like a … Read more
by David Safier Tom Tancredo admits, the tea party is split on immigration and SB1070. The more pro-immigration, libertarian wing of the TP-ers want to shut the hell up about immigration, since they know it's a wedge issue in the TP ranks. The Tancredo wing wants to shout their anti-immigrant rhetoric from the rooftops. Tancredo … Read more
by David Safier An ABC News/Washington Post poll conducted this week found that 58% of Americans support SB1070, and 57% support a path to citizenship for immigrants. You can interpret this result in lots of ways. I read it to say this: People are frustrated that our immigration laws are a mess and any move … Read more
by David Safier Commenter marilyn wrote: wanted to update you "1 MILLION Strong AGAINST the Arizona Immigration Law SB1070" is now at (drum roll) 1,597,451 MEMBERS june 18,2010 5:04 pm Marilyn must be on eastern time. My time, 2:59pm, the number has edged up to 1,597,464. The numbers are outdated the second you write them … Read more
by David Safier Question: How should police officers implement SB1070 in schools? Answer: It's pretty much up to them. The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board is developing training for the state's 16,000 law enforcement officers to prepare them for July 29, when the law goes into effect. Executive Director Lyle Mann said the … Read more